RNC-NIC Review Set Questions and
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Neonates born to mothers with uncontrolled asthma are at increased risk for
a. acidosis
b. apnea
c. low birth weight ✔✔C-Neonates born to women with asthma that is not under control are at
increased risk for prematurity and low birth weight. If asthma is controlled, neonatal outcomes
are similar to those neonates born to mothers WITHOU asthma.
Pregnancy outcomes of women with renal disease most relates to
a. etiology of renal disease
b. degree of renal insufficiency
c. length of time since onset of the disease ✔✔B-regardless of etiology of the renal disease in
pregnancy, the two factors that most influence pregnancy outcomes is the degree of renal
insufficiency and the presence of hypertension.
Untreated maternal thyrotoxicosis can lead to
, a. congenital anomalies
b. neonatal hypothyroidism
c. preterm delivery ✔✔C-If a woman with hypothyroidism or thyrotoxicosis is not treated during
pregnancy, there is a high incidence of preterm delivery, low birth weight and still births.
Congenital anomalies are not common. Hypothyroidism may result in the neonate due to the
thyroid medications not the maternal disease.
Unregulated glucose control in a woman with diabetes early in pregnancy can predispose the
fetus to
a. chromosomal damage
b. embryonic growth delays
c. teratogenic effects ✔✔C-Preconception counseling and early prenatal care are essential for
women with diabetes when contemplating childbirth. Uncontrolled glucose levels early in
pregnancy can lead to organogenesis and the development of congenital anomalies.
Infants with fetal alchohol syndrome demonstrate tremors, irritability and hypertonus due to
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Neonates born to mothers with uncontrolled asthma are at increased risk for
a. acidosis
b. apnea
c. low birth weight ✔✔C-Neonates born to women with asthma that is not under control are at
increased risk for prematurity and low birth weight. If asthma is controlled, neonatal outcomes
are similar to those neonates born to mothers WITHOU asthma.
Pregnancy outcomes of women with renal disease most relates to
a. etiology of renal disease
b. degree of renal insufficiency
c. length of time since onset of the disease ✔✔B-regardless of etiology of the renal disease in
pregnancy, the two factors that most influence pregnancy outcomes is the degree of renal
insufficiency and the presence of hypertension.
Untreated maternal thyrotoxicosis can lead to
, a. congenital anomalies
b. neonatal hypothyroidism
c. preterm delivery ✔✔C-If a woman with hypothyroidism or thyrotoxicosis is not treated during
pregnancy, there is a high incidence of preterm delivery, low birth weight and still births.
Congenital anomalies are not common. Hypothyroidism may result in the neonate due to the
thyroid medications not the maternal disease.
Unregulated glucose control in a woman with diabetes early in pregnancy can predispose the
fetus to
a. chromosomal damage
b. embryonic growth delays
c. teratogenic effects ✔✔C-Preconception counseling and early prenatal care are essential for
women with diabetes when contemplating childbirth. Uncontrolled glucose levels early in
pregnancy can lead to organogenesis and the development of congenital anomalies.
Infants with fetal alchohol syndrome demonstrate tremors, irritability and hypertonus due to
